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ABA & Therapy Emerging Trends in Autism and Early Intervention: Effective Strategies for Positive Outcomes
Insights from the 2025 International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability & Developmental Disabilities (CEC), Clearwater Beach, Florida
Dr. Kari Stubbs
Oct 24, 2025 · 3 min read
Language & Communication in 4-Year-Olds: What to Expect
Watching the development of language and communication skills in 4-year-olds is both fascinating and critical for their growth. This age marks significant strides in their ability to express themselves and understand others, setting the foundation for future learning and social
Angela Nelson, J.D., Ed.M.
Mar 31, 2024 · 4 min read
Emotions & Social Skills Four Critical Areas of Development for 4-Year-Olds
What are the Four Critical Developmental Milestones for 4-Year-Olds?
Leslie Stebbins, M.Ed. M.L.I.S.
Mar 29, 2024 · 7 min read
ABA & Therapy How ARIS® Supports MTSS Tier 3 Interventions
Supporting Preschool Students With Language Acquisition or School Readiness Challenges MTSS is a multi-tiered system of support that provides a framework for teaching that is proactive and preventative. MTSS provides schools with a systematic method of identifying students with
Leslie Stebbins, M.Ed. M.L.I.S.
Apr 1, 2023 · 9 min read
ABA & Therapy Autism and Stereotypes: A Few Tips for Survival
I used to get yelled at a lot when I was younger, especially when it came to homework.
Grady Bolding
Mar 19, 2023 · 7 min read
Language & Communication It’s So Confusing: The Language of Neurodiversity and Disability
Have you ever wondered, “Should I be using the term disability ? What about neurodiversity ?” If you have, believe me, you are not alone. Having worked in the “field of disability” for nearly two decades, I ask myself this question nearly every month.
Adam R. Lalor, Ph.D.
Feb 3, 2023 · 4 min read
Language & Communication Hi-Lo Books: An Innovative Option for Struggling Teen Readers
Can you imagine struggling to read in middle school? What would it feel like to find books at your reading level geared towards young children? Perhaps starting out with a basic, entry-level picture book is a good first step to begin learning how to read, but what would you do i
Kenna McEvoy
Dec 16, 2022 · 6 min read
Autism Resources Autistic Vs. Having Autism:* The Importance of Labels
Meanings we attach to words can have a huge impact, influence, and change the attitudes and tones of conversations. “Autistic person” and “person with autism” may have the same definition theoretically, but their meanings are significantly different. Self-advocates and allies of
Tori Lehinger
Oct 23, 2022 · 6 min read
Classroom Strategies Into the Unknown: Explaining Autism Using Children’s Film and Fantasy Characters
How can parents and teachers use fiction stories to positively explain and reframe autism to neurotypical and neurodivergent youth?
Amairani Asmad
Oct 23, 2022 · 7 min read
ABA & Therapy What Is Discrete Trial Training?
Many children with autism do not learn skills spontaneously and may need extra help and specific teaching to learn things that may come naturally to their typically developing peers. They often need highly structured, repetitive instruction that requires them to actively engage
Ymkje Wideman-van der Laan
Oct 1, 2022 · 5 min read
What is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)?
PCIT is an evidence-based treatment for young children with behavioral problems and can be an effective intervention for children with autism.
Abby Peskin
Aug 15, 2022 · 6 min read
Classroom Strategies How to Recognize, Prevent, and Stop Bullying of Autistic* Children
Bullying of kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a major problem in our schools. Recent research shows that 46% of kids with autism in middle and high school were victims of bullying, and other studies show that approximately 70% of elementary-age autistic children who we
Ymkje Wideman-van der Laan
Aug 13, 2022 · 8 min read
Can Sign Language Help Autistic Early Learners Develop Communication Skills?
The short answer is Yes! There is strong research support for teaching sign language to all young children, autistic or non-autistic. Sign language can be used to help encourage verbal language development, but it should not be used as a replacement for teaching children to spea
Sheila Hartley, MS, BCBA, LBA
Jul 11, 2022 · 5 min read
Language & Communication Autism & Drama Therapy: A View From the Spectrum
My journey to the stage (and, lately, behind the camera) was a long one.
Grady Bolding
Jun 1, 2022 · 6 min read
Language & Communication Where Do I Start With My Nonverbal Autistic* Child?
First words are a milestone that many parents eagerly await for their young child to achieve. For most children, the first word is spoken around 11-13 months of age. However for some children, especially those children eventually diagnosed or currently diagnosed with autism, a d
Ashley McAtee
Apr 9, 2022 · 8 min read
Language & Communication How to Help a Talkative Autistic* Child to Talk Less and Listen More
Many children with autism develop special interests and become so entranced with them that they spend much of their time talking about them with great enthusiasm. Initially, it can be astounding to hear autistic individuals share their knowledge and expertise on topics such as d
Ymkje Wideman-van der Laan
Mar 6, 2022 · 7 min read
Always Presume Competence (Part 2)
Teaching Language and Communication to Autistic Children This is the second part of a two-part series. Start with part 1!
Ymkje Wideman-van der Laan
Feb 27, 2022 · 5 min read
Always Presume Competence (Part 1)
Teaching Language and Communication to Autistic Children Teaching language and communication to autistic children who are non-verbal, can be extremely challenging. When it appears that all our efforts to teach them to speak are in vain and no progress is noted, we can be tempted
Ymkje Wideman-van der Laan
Feb 27, 2022 · 6 min read
Autism Resources Applying Brene Brown’s Rising Strong to Autism
Building Awareness and Theory of Mind Brene Brown’s illuminating 2015 book, Rising Strong , shows how part of life is handling unexpected situations and dealing with expectations, failures, or disappointments—and finding ways to adjust and cope in spite of struggles. But the goa
Frankie Kietzman, Ed.S.
Feb 6, 2022 · 5 min read
About Autism Top Strategies for Supporting Time Management for Those With Autism
Time management is an important concept to consider when supporting individuals on the autism spectrum. Because time management and executive functioning skills (e.g., emotional regulation, impulse control, self-monitoring, working memory, organization, planning, initiating, and
Kenna McEvoy
Feb 6, 2022 · 7 min read
Autism and the Transition to Adulthood (Part 2)
Building Social Skills and Maintaining Relationships (This article is part 2 of a 2-part series. Check out part 1 on helping young people with autism build a career and develop independent living skills! ) While emphasis is often placed on awareness of the signs and symptoms of
Kenna McEvoy
Jan 31, 2022 · 6 min read
Three Must-Haves for BCBAs to Create Effective Family Collaboration
As BCBAs we need to include three must-have areas in our family collaboration models, to make real progress in therapy.
Caitlin Sykora
Dec 28, 2021 · 5 min read
Using Verbal Operants to Encourage Language Development in Autistic Children
Verbal operants are foundational in the development of language and communication skills. Autistic children vary a great deal in their ability to use different verbal operants. Learning skills within one verbal operant can promote growth in other verbal operants. Specialists wor
Kenna McEvoy
Dec 19, 2021 · 6 min read
Top 3 Strategies for Improving Social Interactions for Autistic Children
Many autistic individuals struggle with developing appropriate perspective-taking, self-awareness, and self-monitoring skills. They may also have difficulty modifying false beliefs about themselves and others. As a result, interventions supporting these areas can provide meaning
Kenna McEvoy
Dec 18, 2021 · 8 min read
Language & Communication Understanding the Differences Between Receptive and Expressive Languages: Teaching Autistic Children
Understanding the differences between receptive and expressive language can be a difficult task. These words are often used interchangeably, which can be confusing to the learners. More importantly, teaching language skills without a clear understanding of these two language bui
Brian Le, MS, BCBA
Nov 20, 2021 · 5 min read
Emotions & Social Skills Teaching Tools for Making Friends and Developing Online Relationships for Autistic Individuals
Learning social media skills and dating etiquette can be especially challenging for young autistic adults. This article provides tools for helping to learn new digital social skills for autistic individuals.
Frankie Kietzman, Ed.S.
Nov 19, 2021 · 5 min read
Language & Communication Herramientas de enseñanza para hacer amigos y desarrollar amistades en línea para personas con TEA
Aprender habilidades en las redes sociales y la etiqueta de citas puede ser desafiante especialmente para los jóvenes adultos con autismo. Este artículo proporciona herramientas para ayudar a aprender nuevas habilidades sociales digitales para las personas con TEA.
Frankie Kietzman, Ed.S.
Nov 19, 2021 · 6 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Five Songs to Teach Skip Counting to Autistic Children
This resource was created as a supplement for the Language Builder: ARIS® Academic Readiness Intervention System complete early autism curriculum, Lesson #197, Skip Counting. Download a free copy of the lesson and learn more about ARIS here . Skip counting is counting forward or
Christina Allen
Nov 14, 2021 · 3 min read
ARIS & Curriculum 20 Best Books for Teaching the Concept of Time to Autistic Children
This resource was created as a supplement for the Language Builder: ARIS® Academic Readiness Intervention System complete early autism curriculum, Lesson #194, Receptive Time - Analog and Lesson #195, Expressive Time - Analog, and Lesson #196, Matching Digital to Analog Time. Do
Sheila Hartley, MS, BCBA, LBA
Nov 14, 2021 · 8 min read
ARIS & Curriculum The 20 Best Addition Books for Autistic Students Using Counter Objects
This resource was created as a supplement for the Language Builder: ARIS® Academic Readiness Intervention System complete early autism curriculum, Lesson #182, Adding Using Counter Objects. Download a free copy of the lesson and learn more about ARIS here . Addition can be a com
Tatiana Tortora
Oct 31, 2021 · 6 min read
ARIS & Curriculum The 20 Best Books to Teach Subtraction to Autistic Children Using Counter Objects
This resource was created as a supplement for the Language Builder: ARIS® Academic Readiness Intervention System complete early autism curriculum, Lesson #183, Subtracting Using Counter Objects. Download a free copy of the lesson and learn more about ARIS here . Subtraction is a
Tatiana Tortora
Oct 29, 2021 · 6 min read
What is Echolalia?
Understanding the Role Echolalia Plays in Language Development for Autistic Children
Kenna McEvoy
Oct 24, 2021 · 6 min read
Best Apps for Autistic Children
Certain apps are targeted to meet the needs and support autistic individuals. Children in this generation have grown up with iPads and tablets. They’re able to navigate the devices and often have favorite apps. Many families and schools will use apps to supplement learning. Chil
Tatiana Tortora
Oct 17, 2021 · 8 min read
About Autism My Sister and Me – Both Autistic
One of my older sisters, Shaylin, was born in September 1995, in Knoxville, Tennessee, a lovely, blue-eyed infant, the second daughter of my happy parents. From the time my parents took her home to Jefferson City, to about her first birthday, everything seemed normal. By twelve
Olivia Diaz
Sep 13, 2021 · 6 min read
So You Want to Be a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)?
Everything You Need to Know About Starting a Career as an SLP There is a growing need for SLPs in the U.S. SLPs work in a variety of settings including private practice, public and private schools, hospitals, specialist offices, and nursing and residential care facilities. New o
Frankie Kietzman, Ed.S.
Jul 29, 2021 · 5 min read
About Autism Are My Child's Speech Delays a Sign of Autism?
True or False: Speech Delays = Autism? Parents become understandably anxious when a child doesn’t meet age-expected speech development milestones. There is a delicate balance between total panic at the sign of speech delays, and taking a step-by-step approach to understanding wh
Signe M. Kastberg
May 30, 2021 · 5 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Research on Effective Practices for Teaching: Reading Comprehension Aligns with ARIS Reading & Writing Readiness Lessons
The ARIS® Academic Readiness Intervention System curriculum is based on research that points to the importance of practicing narrative retelling and inference abilities to improve reading comprehension for autistic children.
Preksha Singh
Apr 11, 2021 · 5 min read
Strategies for Teaching Autistic Children Letters
Autistic children can experience delays and challenges in learning letters, letter recognition, and writing letters. Writing and reading are powerful communication skills. Before your child begins to learn to read or write, they must first learn to recognize and identify letters
Chloe Fay
Apr 9, 2021 · 6 min read
Classroom Strategies Falling Through the Cracks: Better Identification and Integrated Treatment for Autistic or Other Special Needs ELL Students
Research indicates that ELL students who should be classified with disability status are being overlooked. The good news is that increasingly, educators are integrating ELL and special education services in a culturally responsive manner. As training programs for both teachers a
Signe M. Kastberg
Mar 28, 2021 · 7 min read
Classroom Strategies Teaching Autistic Children Writing Skills
Learning to write is an important skill. For autistic children, writing provides an outlet for them to express themselves, be creative, and communicate. Learning to write is considered essential for being successful in life. There are certain strategies for teaching autistic chi
Chloe Fay
Mar 20, 2021 · 4 min read
Teaching Phonological Awareness and Decoding to Autistic Children
When children learn to read, they need to learn to make letter sounds and manipulate letter blends. For autistic children, developing this skill may be more difficult due to auditory processing difficulties and speech delays. Children must learn that words are made up of individ
Chloe Fay
Mar 14, 2021 · 4 min read
Positive Identity Development in the Autistic Child
What can parents, teachers, and therapists do to encourage a positive sense of self in autistic children and teens? What can we do to avoid the obstacles to healthy and positive identity development?
Signe M. Kastberg
Mar 7, 2021 · 6 min read
How to Teach Sight Reading to Autistic Children
Teaching sight words to your autistic child is an important part of your child’s literacy development. Many autistic children experience delays in reading and writing. Oftentimes, autistic children are visual learners and benefit from multiple methods of instruction to learn.
Chloe Fay
Feb 7, 2021 · 4 min read
ARIS & Curriculum How to Use a Whisper Phone to Teach Autistic Children to Read
This resource was created as a supplement for the ARIS® Academic Readiness Intervention System Language Builder complete early autism curriculum, Lesson #161, Expressive Phonics. Download a free copy of the lesson and learn more about the ARIS curriculum . The Whisper Phone is a
Chloe Fay
Dec 20, 2020 · 6 min read
Classroom Strategies 10 Ways to Teach Your Autistic Child to Have a Growth Mindset
Helping autistic children develop a growth mindset can foster greater learning, confidence, and success in school.
Madeline Burroughs
Nov 15, 2020 · 6 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Social Narratives: Helping Autistic Children Understand Social Situations
This resource was created as a supplement for the ARIS® Academic Readiness Intervention System Language Builder complete early autism curriculum. Learn more about the ARIS curriculum . Social narratives (often referred to as Social Stories TM ) are carefully designed short stori
Leslie Stebbins, M.Ed. M.L.I.S.
Oct 4, 2020 · 7 min read
ARIS & Curriculum 20 Best Sight Word Books for Autistic Students
This resource was created as a supplement for the ARIS® Academic Readiness Intervention System Language Builder: A complete early autism curriculum, Lesson #158, Reading Sight Words in Simple Sentences, and Lesson #159, Reading Sight Words in Simple Books. Download a free copy o
Madeline Burroughs
Sep 6, 2020 · 8 min read
Classroom Strategies Tell Me a Story: How to Teach Narrative and Comprehension Strategies to Autistic Children
In K-12 education, no one disputes that developing reading skills is fundamental. Research suggests that early literacy instruction for students with and without disabilities is essential for future literacy development. 3 Teachers across the world are constantly utilizing vario
Madeline Burroughs
Jun 28, 2020 · 5 min read
ARIS & Curriculum The 12 Best Picture Books for Teaching Nouns to Autistic Children
This resource was created as a supplement for the ARIS® Academic Readiness Intervention System L anguage Builder complete early autism curriculum, Lesson #23 Receptive Labeling - in Books, Lesson 33 Expressive Labeling - In Books, Lesson #98 Listing Members of a Set, and Lesson
Madeline Burroughs
May 23, 2020 · 6 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Teacher Tips: Using Expressive Labeling to Teach Autistic Children Language Skills
This resource was created as a supplement for the ARIS® Academic Readiness Intervention System Language Builder complete early autism curriculum, Lesson #33, Expressive Labeling in Books. Download a free copy of the lesson and learn more about the ARIS curriculum . For autistic
Madeline Burroughs
May 12, 2020 · 6 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Teacher Tips: Using Receptive Labeling to Teach Autistic Children Language Skills
This resource was created as a supplement for the ARIS® Academic Readiness Intervention System Language Bui lder complete early autism curriculum, Lesson #23, Receptive Learning in Books. Download a free copy of the lesson and learn more about the ARIS curriculum. Beginning at a
Madeline Burroughs
May 4, 2020 · 5 min read
Language & Communication Teaching Parts of Speech to Autistic Children: Prepositions, Opposites, Pronouns and Verb Tense
Autistic children frequently have delayed language development. For autistic children who have developed language, understanding or using parts of speech correctly may be difficult. While many children develop language skills incidentally, parts of speech such as prepositions, o
Chloe Fay
May 3, 2020 · 8 min read
Language & Communication Teaching Language Skills to Autistic Children Using 2-D and 3-D Matching
For autistic children, language skills can be taught using 2-D and 3-D matching skills. Matching is the ability to see two things and recognize that they are the same. Matching skills train and improve concentration, visual and short-term memory, attention to detail, classificat
Chloe Fay
May 2, 2020 · 5 min read
ABA & Therapy A New Curriculum for All Children with Autism
The new Language Builder: ARIS (Academic Readiness Intervention System) was developed to provide a curriculum to any teacher or parent interested in helping a child with autism develop to their full potential. ARIS was designed so that even school districts that cannot afford to
Leslie Stebbins, M.Ed. M.L.I.S.
Apr 2, 2020 · 4 min read
A New Curriculum for Autism: ARIS
Teachers, parents and Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) have been asking for an “all in one” autism education curriculum for years. Language Builder: ARIS (Academic Readiness Intervention System) is now available to support teachers and parents helping children with autism lea
Leslie Stebbins, M.Ed. M.L.I.S.
Mar 22, 2020 · 3 min read
ARIS & Curriculum A New Homeschool Curriculum for Autistic Children: ARIS
Homeschooling is not always easy, but it can provide many benefits for children with autism. In the first two years of the pandemic, researchers found that home environments were frequently advantageous for autistic children because they reduced the amount of social and sensory
Arianna Riccio
Mar 22, 2020 · 6 min read
Emotions & Social Skills 8 Ways to Promote Socialization Skills in Students with Autism
Socialization is an important skill for all children to learn and develop. Research suggests that by supporting a child’s socialization, children are more likely to develop self-confidence, problem solving skills, and key language skills, all of which are vital skills that they
Madeline Burroughs
Feb 22, 2020 · 6 min read
Strengths-based Approaches to Autism for Teachers, SLPs, and Parents
Celebrating Strengths and Shifting Away from Deficit-Based Thinking Far too often, society’s bias towards students with autism focuses on the autism, rather than the whole child. Students with autism are more often perceived as “lacking” in some area, rather than celebrated for
Madeline Burroughs
Jan 22, 2020 · 6 min read
Emotions & Social Skills Recommended Children’s Books About Autism
Children’s books featuring children with autism are an easy and entertaining way to introduce the topic of autism to your children, family members, friends, and your child’s peers. Children’s books offer simple, accessible explanations and illustrations that can help children an
Chloe Fay
Dec 9, 2019 · 5 min read
ABA & Therapy How ARIS Supports Social Emotional Learning and Whole Child Development for Students with Autism
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and the whole child approach have huge implications for child development and successful learning for all children of all ages, but SEL and whole child are especially critical for teaching children with autism. SEL is defined by the Collaborative
Madeline Burroughs
Dec 8, 2019 · 4 min read
The “Why” and the “What” Behind Language Builder: Academic Readiness Intervention System (ARIS)
ARIS was created with access and implementation in mind: intended to make the principles of ABA easily accessible and easy to implement for educators working with children with autism who may not have formal ABA training. Recent research has highlighted the lack of evidence-base
Madeline Burroughs
Oct 20, 2019 · 4 min read
ABA & Therapy Strategies for Promoting Sensory Integration in Writing
Sensory struggles in a child with autism can hinder his or her ability to grasp a writing implement and to use it correctly. But some marvelous strategies exist that can help children learn to write: countering “floppy” muscle tone, varying implement thickness, trying different
Heidi Ellis
Jun 2, 2019 · 5 min read
ARIS & Curriculum The Most Popular Action and Movement Songs for Children with Autism
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Leslie Stebbins, M.Ed. M.L.I.S.
Apr 13, 2019 · 6 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Lesson Plan: Using Identical Matching to Teach Beginning Language Skills to Children with Autism
Download the Matching Cards Lesson Plan {{cta('85114cfa-3835-4bb8-bcfe-e73a4026c18a','justifycenter')}} Lesson Overview Students will use Language Builder 3D – 2D Matching Kits to practice matching things that are the same. Skills Practiced Matching Social skills Materials Langu
Sophia Chung
Mar 10, 2018 · 2 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Mastering Matching 3D - 2D Lesson Plan
Lesson Overview In this lesson, the child will learn how to match 3D objects to 2D picture cards of the same object. Download Lesson Plan : Skills Practiced 3D - 2D Matching Receptive Language Materials Language Builder 3D - 2D Animal Matching Kit People This lesson is best suit
Sophia Chung
Mar 3, 2018 · 2 min read
Five Research-Based Strengths Associated with Autism
Genius, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Memory, and Visual Skills All children, whether or not they are neurotypical, have unique sets of strengths and weaknesses. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often also have some unique challenges to overcome in building r
Lauren Panzano
Feb 13, 2018 · 5 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Stages Learning Language Builder Cards: The Choice for Autism Researchers
For over a decade, researchers have been relying on tools developed by Stages Learning to evaluate approaches that are most effective for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Wide-ranging research topics span from assistive technologies to socio-emotional learning, and
Grace Chen
Nov 5, 2017 · 3 min read
ARIS & Curriculum The Research Effectiveness of the Language Builder® Academic Readiness Intervention System (ARIS)
The Academic Readiness Intervention System (ARISTM) is a new comprehensive early autism education curriculum based on the Language Builder® Picture Cards created over twenty years ago by STAGES® Learning and widely used in classrooms and therapeutic settings.
John Richards, Ph.D., Leslie Stebbins, M.Ed., MLIS and Angela Nelson, J.D.; M.Ed.
May 5, 2017 · 23 min read
Language & Communication Research White Paper: Vocabulary Cards for Early Word Learning
Link4Fun Cards are new language-learning tools designed to scaffold preschool language development by synchronizing traditional manipulatives with digital media. Children tap flashcards against the screen of an iPad to display interactive digital content that engages them sensor
Briana Brukilacchio, Ed.M. and Angela Nelson, Ed.M.
Mar 22, 2017 · 11 min read
Language & Communication The Twitter Accounts Every School SLP Must Follow
Twitter is a valuable tool for professional development (PD) and community building, especially for members of the education community. The platform is a must-have for digitally literate teachers who use their timelines, followers, and hashtags to inform and improve their PD and
Michelle Manno
Feb 25, 2017 · 3 min read
ABA & Therapy Schools Warned On Speech Services For Kids With Autism
According to The U.S. Department of Education an increasing number of kids on the autism spectrum may not be receiving services from speech-language pathologists at school, ( Disability Scoop July 28, 2015 ) and they are reminding schools not to skimp on needed speech and langua
Jim McClafferty
Feb 4, 2017 · 1 min read
Language & Communication Social Thinking: 6 Strategies for Teaching Children with Autism
What is Social Thinking? Social Thinking is a flexible teaching framework that is designed to help individuals ages four and up with autism spectrum disorder and other social and communication difficulties. The framework helps these individuals better understand the process by w
Courtney Chase
Feb 1, 2017 · 4 min read
Emotions & Social Skills How to Foster Social Skills Development at School: A Guide for Teachers and School Counselors
Social Skills & Autism Autism Spectrum Disorder is characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction. This can include challenges in social-emotional reciprocity and non-verbal communication used in social interactions. This can often lead to children with autism
Courtney Chase
Dec 8, 2016 · 4 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Let's Build: How Playing With Blocks Benefits Children
This resource was created as a supplement for the Language Builder: Academic Readiness Intervention System (ARIS) complete early autism curriculum, Lesson #63, Block Imitation - Basic Structures. Download a free copy of the lesson and learn more about the ARIS curriculum . It’s
Sophia Chung
Oct 22, 2016 · 4 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Building Vocabulary with U-Play Mat Lesson Plan
Lesson Overview Students will use the U-Play Mat to practice identifying, categorizing, and communicating with vocabulary words. Each part of the lesson plan can be extended or shortened depending on the needs of the child.
Grace Chen
Aug 23, 2016 · 2 min read
ARIS & Curriculum “What Happens Next?”: Strategies for Teaching Your Child Sequencing Skills
Sequencing is the ability to logically order events, images, thoughts, and actions. Why is sequencing important for children? FREE Download: Sequencing Cards Lesson Plan {{cta('b8f89277-aabd-4cc7-8dc3-58a90e65d5bd')}}
Grace Chen
Jul 24, 2016 · 6 min read
Identical Matching Lesson Plan
Lesson Overview: This lesson plan teaches fine motor and receptive language skills in order to have students match identical pictures of familiar objects.
Jenna Wharff, Ed.M.
Mar 18, 2015 · 4 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Flash Cards vs. iPad Apps: Which is Best?
All over the news, we see stories about kids with autism and their iPads. Rookie reporters tout the devices as The Next Big Thing, even going so far as to refer to them as cures. I’m sure we would all agree that the touch screen tablets are amazing, for little and big kids alike
Hayley Vininsky, M.S., BCBA
Aug 30, 2014 · 2 min read
Language & Communication Part 4 of 4: Labeling and Requesting
Additional Activities to Develop Sentence Skills Labeling and Requesting are the most basic of all full sentence activities, and provide a basis for your student to understand that communication requires more than single word utterances. The following list of activities offers j
Angela Nelson, J.D., Ed.M.
Apr 29, 2014 · 5 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Part 2 of 4: Building Vocabulary
Building Expressive Vocabulary This is the step where your child learns to actually say the words out loud. All of the tasks we just described in the previous Autism and Language article come into play when building your child’s expressive vocabulary. Picture cards are a useful
Angela Nelson, J.D., Ed.M.
Apr 29, 2014 · 2 min read
Language & Communication Part 1 of 4: Encouraging Emerging Language and Receptive Vocabulary
Emerging Language and Building Vocabulary Language development varies from child to child, and there are wide ranges of expected “normal” language development in young children. If you have specific concerns about the pace of your child’s language development, you should definit
Angela Nelson, J.D., Ed.M.
Apr 18, 2014 · 4 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Part 3 of 4: From Basic Vocabulary to Building Sentences
The most popular use of the Language Builder Picture Card Series is to build vocabulary. The realistic and current photos help students to learn the name of various nouns, occupations, and emotions. In the beginning, this task can be very repetitive and basic, focusing only on l
Angela Nelson, J.D., Ed.M.
Apr 18, 2014 · 3 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Basic Matching Activities
Why Matching Activities for Children with Autism? Note: These activities are excerpted from the Language Builder® ARIS Full Autism Curriculum developed by Stages Learning Materials. What does matching teach a child? How can this be a step toward developing language? Matching ski
Angela Nelson, J.D., Ed.M.
Apr 15, 2014 · 7 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Using Picture Flashcards for Language Development for Autistic* Children
Flashcards with real photo images are an essential tool for children with autism to aid them in learning language skills. A common challenge for children and adults with autism is their ability to communicate. Therapists recommend Picture Flash Cards as one of the best tools to
Angela Nelson, J.D., Ed.M.
Apr 15, 2014 · 3 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Lang-O-Learn Cards Labeled in 17 Different Languages
Stages Learning Materials produces 13 flash card sets that are labeled on the reverse in 17 common languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese simplified, Chinese traditional, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Polish, Filipino, Portuguese, Greek, Thai, Ara
Angela Nelson, J.D., Ed.M.
Apr 15, 2014 · 1 min read
ABA & Therapy Language Milestones
How many professionals have been asked: “How do I know if my child is behind in language development?” How many parents have asked the question, or at l east w ondered to themselves? Language development varies from child to child, and there are wide ranges of expected “normal”
Angela Nelson, J.D., Ed.M.
Apr 14, 2014 · 2 min read
Classroom Strategies Why Real Photo Games in Early Childhood Education?
A growing trend in Early Childhood Education is the focus on using materials with real photo images rather than illustrations. Teaching ideologies such as Montessori have long understood the importance of focusing on fact rather than fiction in the materials used for teaching yo
Angela Nelson, J.D., Ed.M.
Apr 14, 2014 · 2 min read
Language & Communication Why Real Photos? What about Cartoons?
Iconicity refers to the degree of resemblance between a picture and the object that it depicts. A cartoon image, for example, would have a low degree of iconicity, while a photograph would have a higher degree of iconicity.
Angela Nelson, J.D., Ed.M.
Apr 14, 2014 · 1 min read
Classroom Strategies Background on Teaching Children with Autism Language Using Pictures
When very young children first begin to learn language skills, they learn new words by hearing the spoken word tied to the actual object (Richards & Goldfarb, 1986). For example, if parents repeat the word car every time they take their child to the car, the child will quickly l
Angela Nelson, J.D., Ed.M.
Apr 10, 2014 · 2 min read
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